Daryl Morey officially succeeded Carroll Dawson as Rockets general manager Thursday, the Rockets announced, though he had been the acting general manager since the season ended.

Morey had been the Rockets assistant general manager since April 3, 2006 when he was hired to succeed the retiring Dawson. Dawson was named senior consultant on Thursday.

"It's like your birthday," Morey said. "When the day comes, you feel the same. This was well-designed by Leslie (Alexander, the Rockets owner), Carroll and Dennis (Lindsey, the Rockets vice president for basketball operations)."

Though Thursday's announcement defined who would handle the GM duties, Morey said it had been made clear throughout the NBA that he would be moving into the position.

"This process has been taking place for some time," he said. "It feels like a non-event."